Average Monthly Sunshine in Heijen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Heijen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Heijen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 219 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 59 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1751 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Heijen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Heijen enjoys an average of 1751 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Heijen’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Heijen Precipitation page.